{"id":11035,"date":"2019-10-16T09:17:01","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T09:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/?p=11035"},"modified":"2019-10-16T09:17:01","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T09:17:01","slug":"research-shows-why-cycling-can-benefit-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/fitness\/popular-topics-fitness\/research-shows-why-cycling-can-benefit-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Shows Why Cycling Can Benefit Women"},"content":{"rendered":"
Did you know that cycling can improve your body and mind in more ways than just physical fitness? According to new research by Iowa State University, cycling does more than help keeps you fit. It reduces the risk of colon cancer, breast cancer and a host of other diseases. The study also revealed that over 80% of those who ride a bicycle to work say their health has improved. In fact, more research tells us that cycling on the road, given the right equipment, is better than stationary cycling. So, how beneficial is cycling for women?<\/p>\n
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Studies show that a positive mood promotes higher productivity, reduces stress, and\u00a0strengthens the brain. \u00a0Research from Iowa State University claims that participants reported\u00a0feeling relaxed after 20 minutes of cycling<\/a>. For those who involved themselves with intense cycling, the positive impact was substantial. In fact, cycling triggers the release of endorphins, increasing health and fitness to a generally happier outlook on life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medical studies have proved that individuals with a slow metabolic rate are more likely to gain weight compared to those with fast metabolic rates. The new study on cycling by IA State University scientists also reveals that\u00a0cycling can help boost your metabolic rate<\/a>. Obese subjects found that cycling for an hour a day for five days reduced their weight by as much as 10%. While it may not be much at first look, it produced instant benefit compared to other exercise types. Not to mention, having the right gear makes cycling a great opportunity to commute wherever you need to go. You can\u00a0lock<\/a>\u00a0your bike without the worries of your ride getting stolen,\u00a0losing your car keys or spending too much on gas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nBoosts your metabolism\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Enhances your immune system\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n